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"Children" Programs Across the City

(5 years and under)

Some storytimes require pre-registrations.
Check the program listings for details.

Upcoming Programs

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Positive Parenting: Workshop with Toronto Public Health

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Join us for a workshop led by Toronto Public Health. This workshop will provide an overview about positive parenting and review tips on specific ways parents/caregivers can help guide their children's behaviours. Topics covered include: temperament, why children misbehave and positive parenting strategies that can be used to reduce difficult behaviours.
This is a workshop intended for parents/caregivers of children aged 0 to 6 years old. The workshop has three modules and takes place on three dates in the month of July
Limited Space. Registration preferred(starting June 21). Drop in, space permitting.,_

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025

EarlyON Baby Lap Time

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Ages 0 to 11 months. Join us for weekly discussions on parenting and infant care. Meet other parents, learn new songs, rhymes and finger plays, and foster bonding with your baby!

Drop-In. Limit of 30 participants

Note: There is no program on November 4.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025

Baby Time *FULL*

2:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, stories, and songs for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.

Register in person or by calling the branch at (416) 393-6240. Registration opens on Monday, June 16th, 2025.

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 28, 2025

Magic Mel's Amazing Magic Show

2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Mel's Family Magic show is all about self-empowerment - allowing children to discover the magic inside of them.

For children of all ages as well as their parents/caregivers.

Register in-person at the library or call (416) 395-5440.

Due to the nature of this program, we cannot accommodate large groups, daycares, and day camps.

If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025

Baby Time

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in; no registration required. Space is limited.

If you or your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 4, 2025

D Jay the Entertainer Musical, Magical, Comedy Show

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

D Jay the Entertainer presents interactive sing-along guitar music, comedy magic, puppets and impersonation. Ages 6-12. Children under 5 must be accompanied by parents or caregivers. Registration begins June 25.

Register in-person or by calling the branch at ( 416) 395-5950

If your child lives with a disability, and requires an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services at accessibleservices@tpl.ca or phone 416-393-7099.
Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025

Baby Time

10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents or caregivers.
Meet other parents and learn skills to encourage early literacy.

Drop-in, no registration required.

If you or your child identify as a person with a disability and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025

Play & Learn

10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Caregivers and their children socialize with others in an interactive learning environment. Children learn, explore, communicate and understand new concepts, expanding their knowledge through play-based and guided activities. This includes songs, rhymes and reading stories, along with gross and fine motor activities.

For children ages 0-6, with their parent or caregiver.

Spaces are limited. Register in person or by phone at 416-394-1006.

Offered in partnership with EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

Event Dates:
July 14, 2025
July 21, 2025
July 28, 2025
August 11, 2025
August 18, 2025
August 25, 2025

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